April 1, 2024 at 02:40PM
MarineMax, a major yacht retailer, experienced a cyberattack in March that led to the theft of employee and customer data. Although the company claimed not to store sensitive data, a recent filing revealed that personal information was indeed compromised. The attacker, identified as the Rhysida ransomware gang, is attempting to sell the stolen data for over $1 million.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– MarineMax, a large recreational boat and yacht retailer, experienced a cyberattack in March, resulting in the theft of employee and customer data.
– The attack was attributed to a cybercrime organization, specifically the Rhysida ransomware gang, which is attempting to sell the stolen data for 15 BTC (approximately $1 million).
– Personal data, including personally identifiable information and financial documents, was exfiltrated from MarineMax’s information environment.
– The Rhysida gang has a history of high-profile attacks, including breaches of the British Library, the Chilean Army, and Sony subsidiary Insomniac Games. They have also targeted healthcare organizations and are known for opportunistic attacks in various industry sectors.
These takeaways summarize the significant details and implications of the cyberattack on MarineMax, as well as the context and history of the Rhysida ransomware group.